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Description
This is a pencil sketch of the Convent of Mercy at 7th and Louisiana Street in Little Rock, unknown date.
Biographical/Historical Note
The first Sisters of Mercy arrived in Little Rock in 1851 with Bishop Andrew J. Byrne. The first Saint Mary Convent in Little Rock was opened November 1, 1851. This became Mount Saint Mary's Convent and Academy.
Physical Description
Drawing, 9" x 5"
Keywords
Women; Nuns; Convents; Catholicism
Geographical Area
Little Rock, Pulaski County (Ark.)
Language
English
Identifier
G1837
Resource Type
Image
Collection
General photo file
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Convent of Mercy, Little Rock, General photo file, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History | Women's History